Dragon | Teaching Key Figures

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

Dirk Pitt - This character is a skilled underwater scientist who collects vintage cars.

Al Giordino - This character is the protagonist's best friend and directs the rescue operation that saves the protagonist.

Admiral James Sandecker - This character is the director and head of NUMA.

Major Charles Dennings - This character is the pilot of the B-29.

Captain Irv Stanton - This character is the B-29's bombardier.

Captain Mort Stromp - This character is the B-29's copilot.

Lieutenant Joseph Arnold - This character is the navigator of the B-29.

Navy Commander Hank...
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